- Statement 1 Satavahana rulers often adopted metronymics, such as Gautamiputra (son of Gautami) Satakarni and Vashishthiputra (son of Vashishthi) Pulumavi. This practice highlights the importance attributed to mothers in the Satavahana society and possibly within the royal family, but it does not necessarily imply a matrilinear system of inheritance. - Statement 2 Despite the use of metronymics, the succession to the throne among the Satavahanas was generally patrilineal. The throne usually passed from father to son or from brother to brother, indicating that the lineage and inheritance primarily followed the male line.
Consider the following statements: 1. Satavahana rulers were identified through metronymics (names derived from that of the mother). 2. In Satavahana rulers, the succession to the throne was generally patrilineal. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct?
Asked in PPSC CS Prelims 2013 · Topic: Post-Mauryan Period (Deccan Powers: Satavahanas (Andhras))
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